"War is a fair test, the ultimate clash of strength, wisdom, character, and luck.
For narrow-minded, frail mortals like us, a lifetime is not enough to unravel the secret to guaranteed victory in war. The only thing we can do is remain on our guard against war at all times!"
Chosokabe Masayuki's voice was hoarse, but there was no trace of age or sluggishness in his speech.
On the contrary, his firm, resolute attitude lent the maxims he spoke a power that stirred the heart. "Until the Sand Ninja have revealed all their cards, the Jingu Forest Field Hospital absolutely must not operate at full capacity. That would leave us completely unable to respond to unforeseen circumstances!"
"But we can't just ignore noncombat casualties..."
"Have the village send more personnel and further strengthen the medical resources available in the Jingu Forest region."
"..."
Tsunade didn't respond this time. She turned to look at Director Usami, her meaning unmistakable.
...The two hospital directors present should both have a clear idea of the manpower reserves at Konoha Hospital.
Back when the Field Hospital construction plan was being prepared, the Konoha High Command had consulted the old director in detail about the staffing ratio for the Frontline Support Battalion.
The village had already optimized its existing medical resources over several rounds just to assemble this large team, which included a third of all the village's medical personnel.
Asking the Hokage Office for even more people now would be like squeezing oil from cotton or scraping salt from stone. However you looked at it, it was asking the impossible!
Besides, the relatively young commanders—including Tsunade, Usami, and Soji himself—had all accepted their orders and set out for the front. To a greater or lesser extent, they were eager to distinguish themselves and make a